Millakumari: 1 definition
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Millakumari means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Millakumari in India is the name of a plant defined with Croton laevigatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes laevigata (Vahl) Kuntze (among others).
2) Millakumari is also identified with Croton persimilis It has the synonym Oxydectes oblongifolia Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the British India (1887)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Description de l’Égypte, … Histoire Naturelle (1812)
· The Family Euphorbiaceae in India. (2007)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1972)
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